Planning Manager - Band C - Change - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Counter Terrorism Policing; Brompton; On-site; GBP 47,060 - 52,652; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Competitive pension

Training opportunities

Flexible working conditions

Season ticket loans

Membership of sports and social clubs

Job summary

A leading government organization in the UK is looking for a Planning Manager to join their Portfolio Team. The successful candidate will oversee project planning processes to help deliver critical change initiatives. They will engage with various stakeholders, ensuring adherence to planning standards while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of project, programme or portfolio planning.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Join the Portfolio Team and support change across the CTP network.
• Apply planning standards in line with industry best practices.
• Analyse and challenge planning outputs with stakeholders.

Skills

Project planning experience

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Job description

Planning Manager - Band C - Change - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Salary: The starting salary is £47,060, which includes allowances totalling £2,928. The salary is broken down as £44,132 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £52,652. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000. Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 12 December 2025.

For Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP), delivering projects is not just about making and achieving improvements; it’s about keeping millions of people safe throughout the UK. Our Change Pillar supports a portfolio of projects and programmes that help protect the country, and this is an exciting opportunity to join our Portfolio Team and help to deliver change across the entire CTP network. You won’t need a background in policing or security, but to be successful in this role you will:

• Have proven experience of project, programme or portfolio planning
• Effectively apply planning standards in line with industry best practice
• Be able work effectively with a range of stakeholders to analyse and challenge planning outputs
• Be capable of building strong working relationships with key stakeholders
• Be able to prioritise your workload and deliver in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrate strong team management skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to tailor your approach to suit the audience and situation.

For further information about the role’s key responsibilities, please refer to the job description attached. This is used as a framework to review and manage performance when a successful candidate is in post, and therefore not all the skills and experience are required from the outset.

The Change Pillar is a supportive team environment and one in which we endeavour to ensure each individual can fulfil their potential. If you have a passion to drive change forward, then we will provide you with the platform, support and opportunities to do it.

When you join us you’ll enjoy the great benefits that you’d expect from one of London's largest employers. These include generous annual leave, a highly competitive pension, excellent training and opportunities for development and progression, interest free season ticket loans, membership of Met sports and social clubs, flexible working conditions and much more. For more details please visit our pay and benefits page.

How to apply

To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button". The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement.

Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager.

Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Strategy/Planning and Management

Industries: Government Administration